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Useful Website Alert: Introducing weeSpring!

editor — Wed, 22 May 2013 21:56:52 +0000

When I was registering for my first child, I spent hours researching items and trying to find what was best for my baby and me. I went back and forth to the stores, and read countless reviews from people I didn’t know in an attempt to figure out what I needed and why. Needless to say, it was very overwhelming! A few weeks ago we were introduced to a product review community called weeSpring that we are loving! Come see what it’s {Read More}

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Designer Kristina Collins and the Electric City Couture Show

SaratogaMama — Wed, 22 May 2013 01:38:17 +0000

Electric City Couture Show – Exhibiting Original Designs by Emerging Designers Electric City Couture and Proctors Theatre is proud to present the 4th Annual Electric City Couture Fashion Show featuring up and coming Regional Fashion Designers in a pure Runway Experience. The evening will showcase the FALL 2013 Signature Collections of 8 Regional Designers and will include roughly 70 male and female models on the runway. This years lead designer is Kristina Collins of Saratoga I’m beyond excited to attend this show for a number of reasons. {Read More}

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Re-USE-ing Plastic Bottle Caps: Frugal Children’s Learning Activity

editor — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:36:25 +0000

I have been collecting bottle caps for months with this idea in mind. My kids love games that involve counting. One of their favorite games to play involves buying and selling their toys from each other. However, in our case it is more like bartering I will trade you that plastic zucchini for your hero action figurine. My kids end up with huge piles of plastic food, dolls, puzzle pieces and random toys on the floor. Heck!! You name it, we have probably bartered for it. I {Read More}

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Fun and Frugal Family Activities!

editor — Wed, 15 May 2013 03:02:01 +0000

As the weather improves and we start thinking about summer vacation, we’re always looking for some family activities that don’t cost a fortune! Today on the blog is Jen from Inspiring Savings with some ideas for fun and frugal family activities! 1. Draw. Color. Paint. Whether you use blank paper, coloring books or FREE Printables, coloring with your kids can be a relaxing family fun activity. You can also strike up some great conversations over some crayons and paper. 2. Do a Puzzle. My kids have {Read More}

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Getting to the Core of Our Mom Core with Baby Boot Camp

editor — Tue, 14 May 2013 14:58:28 +0000

The number one area of concern I hear from most every mom that enters our Baby Boot Camp program is that they want to eliminate that post baby pooch. So what muscles is our core comprised of? And, what are the best exercises to work it? The core muscles are not just abdominals, but our obliques-around the side of our midsection, the lower back muscles called the erector spinae as well as a hidden layer of muscles underneath our “six {Read More}

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